Graduate School of Industrial Administration
Carnegie Mellon University


Study says steaming video inproves student achievement

A scientific study conducted by Cometrika, an independent research firm, has proven that streaming video improves student achievement in the classroom. The experimental-control group study, conducted in four school districts in southern Virginia, involved over 1,000 randomly assigned elementary and middle school students in science and social studies. Results showed statistically significant and meaningful gains by the experimental students in both subjects. Source: Jim McColl, Vice Presidnet of United Learning.

 

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New Product Proposal Presentation - Clip #110-2 with Pamela Darragh

In this situation, the presenter is pitching a new product to upper management. The presenter hopes management will give the green light to proceed with sofware that will help European clients convert securities to the Euro dollar.Video contains instructor's subtitled comments throughout the video clip.

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Business Plan Presentation

Difficult News Presentation (NATCO Case) Clip #17-2 with Philip Schultz and Pamela Darragh

In this situation, NATCO made a hard decision to downsize the company. The presenter takes the role of a NATCO manager who must deliver the difficult news to one of his employees.Video contains instructor's subtitled comments throughout the video clip.

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Presenting to Community Audiences (Vanrex Case) Clip #8-1 with Robert Murray

In this situation, the community believes a local company is creating pollution that's affecting their town. The presenter takes the role of the Vanrex company general manager who is delivering a talk to local Rotary Club members as a first step toward managing the community's misperceptions, explaining the real source of the fugitive dust, exonerating the Vanrex plant, and reestablishing goodwill among the people in the community.Video contains instructor's subtitled comments throughout the video clip.

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Presenting Consultant's Proposal (Mondavi Case)

Media Interview Presentation (Exxon Case)

Strategic Plan Presentation (Saturn Case)

 
Using Relevant Attention Grabbers - Clips #1-10
Providing a Clear Statement of Purpose - Clips #1-10
Using Oral Agendas as Advanced Organizers - Clips #1-10
Varying Tone to Sustain Audience Attention- Clips #1-10
Incorporating Dramatic Pauses - Clips #1-10
Projecting Poise & Confidence - Clips #1-10
Effective Closing Arguments- Clips #1-10
Using Visual that Aid Visual Learners - Clips #1-10


Dr. Thomas Hajduk, Director
Center for Business Communication
Carnegie Mellon University
Graduate School of Industrial Administration
GSIA Building, Room 331
Frew & Tech Streets
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890

 

 

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Office: 412-268-1370
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Email: hajduk@andrew.cmu.edu